Andrew James & The Steady Tiger - Under The Umbrella

The simple and beautiful vocal harmony, the cello, and the acoustic guitar add some real depth to the sense of longing. The revelation is that the only thing that can ever change is us. So we accept who we are, with a sort of martyrdom:

“Now we walk along these streetsall I notice is the passing feetall the hours that we both knowjust wasted trying to talk throughout the night”— Andrew James & The Steady Tiger

The complete lack of pretense in the arrangement, and the improvisational feeling to the guitar-work all contribute to a meditative undercurrent, a general peace and openness to the sound of it. I am reminded of the folky power of an Alexi Murdoch.